EQUESTRIAN TRADITION

Boarding And Training Barns

Block House Sport Horses/ Finally Farm

999 Carriage Rd., Columbus, NC 828-497-2976, kellykocher.com

Brights Creek Equestrian Center 2222 Palmer Rd., Mill Spring, NC 828-699-5914, brightscreekclub. com

Cherokee Hill Farm

460 Cherokee Hill Lane, Tryon, NC 828-859-9990, cherokeehillfarm. com

Chosenbrook Show Stables 4386 Coxe Rd., Tryon, NC 818-726-2497, chosenbrook.com

Clear View Farm 105 Smith Rd., Landrum, SC 864-895-7845, clearviewfarmlandrum.com

Fair Winds Farm 10 Fair Winds Dr., Tryon, NC 828-817-0896

Freedom Hill Farm & Rescue

311 Mize Nursery Lane, Columbus, NC 203-321-6178

Haven Hill Equestrian Center 4386 Coxe Rd., Tryon, NC 678-327-7001

JR Farm of Tryon (Retired Horses) 101 Mayfield Lane, Tryon, NC 858-353-8788

KS Sporthorses 2600 Fox Mountain Rd., Columbus, NC 864-992-4169, kssporthorses.com

Kubiak Sport Horses

7900 Nc Hwy. 9, Columbus, NC 910-691-1225

Marydell Farm

855 Phillips Rd., Columbus, NC 828-863-2145, marydellfarmsnc. com

Mendoza Dressage

1081 Phillips Rd., Columbus, NC 301-801-9353, mendozadressage.com

Misty Mountain

493 Hickory Grove Church Rd., Columbus, NC 239-850-9900

Mountain View Farm 309 Smith Rd., Landrum, SC 828-551-6776

Renovatio Farms

1820 John Shehan Rd., Tryon, NC 864-325-5684, renovatiofarm.com

Rolling Hills Show Stables

7900 Hwy. 9 South, Columbus, NC 828-817-4438, rollinghillsshowstables.com

Serenity Acres

501 Stirrup Downs Lane, Columbus, NC 828-863-4748, serenityacresnc.com

Shiflet Stables

1588 McEntire Rd., Tryon, NC 828-863-2790

Silver Maple Farm

1487 Hayes Rd., Columbus, NC 828-817-7875, silvermaplefarmllc.com

Sisterhood Stables

613 Old Hwy. 19, Columbus, NC 828-585-1220, sisterhoodstables.com

Smokey Hollow Farm Tryon, NC/Landrum, SC 828-337-8350, smokeyhollowriding.com

Spring Valley Farm 702-275-6436

Still Creek Farm 4290 Collinsville Rd., Columbus, NC 864-884-7513, stillcreekfarmnc.com

Stone’s Throw Farm Dressage Landrum, SC 864-266-3828, stonesthrowfarmdressage.com

Stout Stables 920 Preservation Trail, Columbus, NC 828-676-4723

Susan Hancock Dressage, LLC 435 Landrum Rd., Columbus, NC 541-231-9438

Team Tate Dressage 226B Pleasant Hill Rd., Landrum, SC 803-597-1405, teamtatedressage.com

Windbrook Farm 216 Pleasant Hill Rd., Landrum, SC 864-580-9650, windbrookfarmsc.com

Winding Creek Stables 13 Blockhouse Rd., Tryon, NC 828-337-2250

Xanthopoulos Dressage 83 Moore Rd., Tryon, NC 406-925-0569

Emergency Rescue

Foothills Equine Rescue Assistance (FERA) 828-863-4924 or 864-399-3473

Polk Equine Emergency Rescue (PEER) 828-817-0422, peernc.org

Polk County Sheriff’s Office –Animal Control/Animal Cruelty 828-894-3001, 828-894-0187

EQUESTRIAN CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS & NONPROFITS

Blue Ridge Hunter Jumper Association

PO Box 752, Tryon, NC 28782

828-894-5674, brhja.com

The objective of BRHJA is to create, stimulate and maintain interest in regional horse shows; to promote cooperation between horse shows and exhibitors; to help improve the caliber of regional shows; to maintain proper records in connection with the sport for the use of its members; to arbitrate disputes between management, exhibitors and/or judges; and to assist in the settlement of conflicts of show dates.

Carolina Carriage Club

864-923-6160, carolinacarriageclub.com

The purpose of the Club is to encourage and promote the sport of carriage driving through education, participation, and the practice of safety. We strive to make everyone, members and equine partners, feel welcome and safe by offering encouragement and support to the beginning and advanced driver. We support a variety of clinics, pleasure drives, educational meetings and volunteer opportunities in the community.

Collinsville Equestrian Trail Association (CETA) cetatrails.com

CETA is an equestrian trail system traversing thousands of acres centered around the old Collinsville Farm District. CETA is a family-oriented neighborhood trail-riding organization. Membership is open to landowners in the Collinsville area or their tenants and limited to 3 boarders per farm.

The Equine Journey 10 Fair Winds Dr., Tryon, NC

828-817-9750, theequinejourney.com

A non-profit that seeks to provide equine opportunities to those who would otherwise not be able to experience barn life.

Equestrian Trail Coalition of Western NC

Rachel Butterworth-Tice, 828-447-9600

ETWC’s mission is to develop, preserve, and protect equestrian trails, promote trail stewardship, preserve nature’s beauty through land conservation, encourage camaraderie among equestrian enthusiasts and positively impact the region’s economy.

Foothills Equestrian Trails Association (FETA) fetatrails.org

Estimated at approximately 125-150 miles, FETA is dedicated to the preservation of the historic equestrian trail system in and around Hunting Country in Polk County. Many of these trails date back to the 1920s, when people began coming to Tryon from all over the country to fox hunt and enjoy the beautiful area and sporting life.

Foothills Riding Club PO Box 637, Landrum, SC foothillsridingclub.org

The Foothills Riding Club is organized for the purpose of promoting understanding and enjoyment of equestrian activities, particularly dressage and combined training, through sponsorship of educational and recreational activities such as presentations, clinics, schooling shows, and other mounted programs.

Goodwin Hounds 60 Mountain Range Rd., Mill Spring, NC

828-817-2121, Facebook: Goodwin Hounds

A traditional Foxhunt in the Carolinas - Master of Fox Hounds Tot Goodwin

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Discover 8,000 acres of Blue Ridge Mountain beauty blooming this spring, then return for the wonders of summer, the glory of fall, and the splendor of Christmas across the estate. Enjoy exclusive benefits reserved just for Annual Passholders, from discounts on shopping, dining, lodging, and guest tickets to special events and more.

ASHEVILLE, NC

Green Creek Hounds

420 Elder Rd., Chesnee, SC 29323

Greencreekhounds.com

Founded in 1988 and formally accepted by the MFHA in 1990. The territory consists of varied terrain in the North Carolina foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, and typical quarry consists of red and gray fox, bobcat, and coyote. Three fields can accommodate any skill of rider, and many types of coop, log, and stone jumps are scattered throughout the territory.

Typical hunting season runs September through February, but mounted trail rides are organized in the off-season for conditioning and hound training, and many non-mounted and social activities take place year-round.

Guiding Reins

864-457-3575, guidingreins.org

Equine assisted wellness for veterans, military, front line workers and first responders

Helping Equines Regain Dignity (HERD) herdrescue.org

A non-profit equine rescue group that saves equines from dire conditions and in many cases slaughter. HERD volunteers have rescued, vetted, fed, trained, and given these equines a second chance at life.

Long Ear Rescue

864-414-2469, longearrescue.com

Advocating love and respect for donkeys and mules through education, care, and rescue.

North Carolina Horse Council

919-854-1990, nchorsecouncil.com

The council exists to represent and further the common interest of the entire equine industry of North Carolina; composed of volunteer individuals and groups from all breeds and types of horse activities; amateurs and professionals, horse hobbyist, commercial producers, local riding clubs, and larger corporations

Polk Equine Emergency Rescue (PEER)

828-817-0422, peernc.org

PEER is a non-profit devoted to large animal rescue in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina

River Valley Pony Club rivervalleypc.com

River Valley Pony Club was founded in 1992 and is a local affiliate of the Carolina Region of the United States Pony Club. We educate riders from Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. Activities include monthly mounted and unmounted meetings, regional and national competitions, winter horse management study groups, clinics, fox hunting, trail riding, cross country schooling, summer/ winter camps, and fun social activities.

The Sanctuary at Red Bell Run

385 Blackwood Rd., Columbus, NC

828-863-2017, redbellrun.org

The mission is to rescue abused, neglected or at risk equines and other animals, offering rehabilitation and permanent placement including lifelong sanctuary

Therapeutic Riding of Tryon (TROT)

3381 Hunting Country Rd., Tryon, NC 828-859-9021, fence.org/trot

TROT provides equine assisted activities to adults and children with physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities in a safe, friendly, and supportive environment

Tryon Riding & Hunt Club

112 N. Trade St., Ste. 12, Tryon, NC

828-351-9709, tryonridingandhuntclub.org

TRHC encourages, supports, and promotes all types of horse activities to enhance the equestrian tradition of the Tryon area, through programs of education, demonstrations of horse skills, and cooperation with allied programs of nature conservation, maintenance of trails and carriageways, recreational and sporting events, and such other equestrian activities that will benefit the entire community

Tryon Hounds

1145 Little Mountain Road, Columbus, NC 828-863-4223, Tryonhounds.com

Recognized by the Masters of Foxhounds Association since 1935, maintains all the traditions associated with mounted foxhunting and provides a seven-month season of riding to hounds in Polk County, NC, and northern Spartanburg County, SC. The kennels, stable and clubhouse are located on Little Mountain Road.

Western Carolina Hunter Pace and Trail Ride Series

828-863-4713, wchpace.org

Hunter Paces are a fun way to get out and about with our horses, enjoy trails we normally don’t have access to and compete in a friendly game. Western Carolina Hunter Pace & Trail Ride Series Events will normally be between 6-12 miles in length.

Equine Veterinary Services

Cedar Hill Mobile Equine

Aaron Langley, DVM 2799 Bill Collins Rd., Tryon 423-741-3637, Facebook: Cedar Hill Mobile Equine PLLC

Hunt Country Equine Mobile

Veterinary Bibi Freer, DVM; Grace Buchanan, DVM; Miller Thorn- bury, DVM

1669 Hugh Champion Rd., Tryon 828-894-2627, Emergency 866-397-8312, huntcountryequine.com

Mobile Equine Health Care

Thann Boyum, DVM Acupuncture and Integrated Equine Medicine, FEI licensed 828-863-4242

Tryon Equine Hospital & Ambulatory Services

Anne Baskett, DVM; Bill Hay, DVM; Rich Metcalf, DVM; Katie Marsh, DVM; Meghan Breen, DVM; Emilie Setlakwe, DVM; Alec Davern, DVM 3689 Landrum Rd., Columbus, NC 828-894-6065, tryonequine.com

FARRIERS/ BLACKSMITHS

Donald Archer, Jr. Dixie Farrier Service 704-402-8930

Randy Autrey 864-979-6774

Knutur Berndsen 845-240-5065

Bishop’s Farrier Service 864-606-1736

Ronald Brock Brock’s Farrier Service 919-738-2865

Chaise Cantrell 864-420-6647

Brandon Clayton 828-223-0485

Mick Doyle 864-978-6282

Eagle Ridge Equine Farrier 618-979-0760

Lonnie Fletcher Fletcher’s Farrier Service 843-908-5291

Corey Gasperson 828-817-0211

Sean Gaul 864-640-7466

Abe Green Elite Equine Farrier Service 803-242-6246

Erin Griffith 864-752-8994

Mike Hubacz 774-200-1370

Ronald Levandoski Levandoski Farrier & Equine Flexion Therapy Services 910-622-5401

Keith Mackinlay Whiteline Farrier Service 864-280-5258

Aaron McAbee

Double A Farrier 828-269-8988

Gavin McMillan G-MC’s Ferrier Service 252-532-0208

Jack Montgomery Sr. Tryon Farrier 828-899-2380

Jack Montgomery III 864-310-9748

Mike Pace Forging for the Flight Farrier Service 828-674-0467

Keith Painter 828-817-5539

Jeff Pauley Mountain Farrier Services 828-712-2343

Anthony Cane & Taylor Reed Paragon Farrier Service 254-722-9316

Marcus Pierce 704-753-4576

Eric Richards 704-472-0634

Robbie Shuler Top Notch Farrier Service 828-421-1440

Pat Spaulding Patriot Shoeing 845-233-1705

Brian Todd 810-470-9027

Cody Toms CT Farrier Services 828-919-1095

FEED, TACK, APPAREL & BARN SUPPLIES

Devine Equine 6431 NC Hwy 9 S, Columbus, NC 941-807-2982

The Endurance Boutique 370 John Weaver Rd., Columbus, NC 704-953-1541, enduranceboutique.net

The Farm House Tack Shop 22341 Asheville Hwy., Landrum, SC, 864-457-3557 Tryon International Equestrian Center, Vendor Cabins 9&10, 828-817-6837 farmhousetack.com

Green Creek Farm Supply 2291 Chesnee Rd., Columbus, NC 828-863-4343

The Hay Rack 325 W. Rutherford St., Landrum, SC, 864-457-2155 6331 NC Hwy 9 S., Columbus, NC, 828-863-0536 thehayrack.com

Precision Equestrian Custom Tack Trunks 828-551-4074, Will Sachse Instagram: precision.equestrian.design

Ride EquiSafe Tryon International Equestrian Center, Vendor Cabin 5 25 International Blvd., Mill Spring 919-404-9744, rideequisafe.com

Re-Ride Consignment Tack 2060 Lynn Rd., Suite 8, Columbus, NC 828-755-1948, Facebook: reridetackshop

SS Farm & Saddlery 2060 Lynn Rd., Suite 7, Columbus, NC 828-440-1510, ssfarmandsaddlery.com

Tim Edwards Farm & Landscaping Supplies 109 Post Office Rd., Mill Spring, NC 828-894-0741, timedwardslandscaping.com care for your active lifestyle

From an unexpected biking injury to regaining your lifestyle, we have you covered. Pardee‘s orthopedic services are available for a variety of issues from torn ligaments and sprains to arthritis and joint replacements.

Schedule an appointment: 828-274-4555

Tractor Supply 651 W. Mills St., Columbus, NC 828-894-0560, tractorsupply.com

Trailer Sales And Service

Larry Stott 4550 Landrum Rd., Columbus, NC 828-894-3291

See Horse Trailer Repairs LLC Mobile Unit 828-859-7682

Ken Feagin Truck & Trailer 4125 Compton Bridge Rd., Campobello, SC 828-230-9590, 864-510-8832, kenfeagintruckandtrailer.com

Equine Insurance

Dusenbury Insurance Agency

951 S. Trade St., Suite 1, Tryon, NC, 828-859-9187

60 Walker St., Columbus, NC, 828-894-2546 dusins.com

Lisa Seger Insurance

Pagan Gilman

1-770-283-7344 lisasegerinsurance.com

Block House Steeplechase

Main Street Insurance 22 N. Trade St., Tryon, NC 828-859-9252, mainstreetins.com

Penny Insurance 816 W. Mills Ave., Suite A-2 & A-3, Columbus, NC 828-859-6700, 828-859-6839, pennyinsuranceagency.com